The Ending of an Era & the Turning of a Page

After 22 years as the HCP Librarian, our wonderful Isabelle Jones is stepping down and beginning a new chapter. Apparently, the coronavirus…
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Youth Program Coordinators Assistant

Youth Program Coordinators Assistant The Gardens at HCP is a public garden and place of learning in Saanich. The HCP (Horticulture…
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The Year of Elopements

To say that the 2020 wedding season is looking different than expected would be an understatement. Aside from the obvious lifestyle…
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Linda Gilkeson Interview

This blog was originally posted in 2018. We have updated at the end with slides usually only available to people attending our 'Year…
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Gardening with Children

Recently the BBC published an article saying that Gardening is an activity that can help you live until you are 100 or more!  And…
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Introduction to Cannabis Growing

Thank you to our Pacific Horticulture College students for providing this two part blog sharing what they have learned. To take your…
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The Experience and Future of Pacific Horticulture College

Thank you to Laura and Jessica from the staff of Pacific Horticulture College for answering these questions and giving us great insight…
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Job Posting - Seasonal Assistant Gardener

Responsibilities: Assist the Head Gardener with general garden duties including but not limited to: pruning, weeding, watering,…
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Job Posting - Integrated Pest Management Instructor

Position Title:           Integrated Pest Management Instructor – Part-time, Contract Department:             …
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Holiday Decor From Your Garden

By: Linda Petite, Head Gardener Nature's finest decorations are just outside your door. Take a stroll around your garden and be inspired…
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Community Education, Wellness, and You

Community Education has long been a staple of offerings at the Gardens at HCP. Our mission is to 'connect people with plants' and…
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Saving Seed

A Pacific Horticulture College Student Blog Post by: Chris Head This August, our horticulture class visited Salt Spring Island where…
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We at HCP gratefully acknowledge that we occupy unceded territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples. We recognize these lands and ecosystems are not our own. We recognize our role in the continuing process of dispossession, colonialism, and reconciliation. We recognize the need to do better. We humbly welcome all to join in this learning journey.

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